[ The detail about elections being cancelled gets his eyebrows lifting surprise. He supposes it makes sense for the prime minister to try to consolidate and hold onto power in the wake of the attack. But this is the first he's heard it mentioned.

At the mention of a rescue mission - ]

It'd be a great excuse to see the rest of the continent, though. [ Claude's expression is serious, but he can't help putting a little levity into his tone. Sometimes that's all you can do. But he shakes his head. He's careful, and he expects Claude is too. That's part of why this relationship has been working. ] I appreciate the thought either way. Hopefully next time soon I can actually see your domain. [ And not keep asking him to come here. ]

And thank you again for the tea. [ The scent reminds him of home, the better memories of it.

He'll walk with Claude to the door and vanish once they're past the threshold. ]